The effects of gemcitabine on cell apoptosis and cycle of gastric cancer
15181 Background: To study the effects of gemcitabine on cell apoptosis and cell cycle of gastric cancer Methods: Gastric cancer cells were cultured with different concentrations of gemcitabine (0.001, 0.01 and 0.1μM). MTT test was performed to evaluate the cell proliferation. The cells were divided into three groups: control group (cultured in RPMI-1640) and 5-FU group ( cultured in RPMI-1640 with 5- FU) and gemcitabine group ( cultured in RPMI-1640 with Gemcitabine). Flow cytometry was performed to determine the apoptotic rate and the cell cycle phases. Morphological changes were observed by phasecontrast microscope. Results: The cell proliferation was inhibited in experiment groups treated with gemcitabine and 5-FU, compared with control groups(P<0.01). Gemcitabine can induce cell apoptosis. 0.01μM and 0.1μM gemcitabine were much more effective than 0.001μM. On the third day, S phase cells accounted for 24.5% and G2-M phase cells 0.08% in the control group, while 24.6% and 0.06%, respectively in the gemcitabine group. However, on the seventh day, those came to 20.8% and 0.41% in the control group, and 18.2% and 1. 55% in the gemcitabine group, indicating a significant change in the cell cycle ( P<0.01). Conclusions: Gemcitabine can inhibit the cell proliferation, and it maybe related to cell apoptosis. No significant financial relationships to disclose.